Description
Dump-and-Bake Chicken Parmesan Casserole is the ultimate weeknight comfort food, combining tender chicken, hearty pasta, and rich marinara sauce, all topped with gooey melted cheese. This one-pan dish requires minimal effort and maximum flavor, making it perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Just assemble the ingredients, pop it in the oven, and enjoy a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups uncooked penne pasta
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400?F (200?C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place chicken breasts in the dish; season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sprinkle uncooked pasta evenly over the chicken.
- Pour marinara sauce over everything, ensuring pasta is well-coated.
- Top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg